AMSTERDAM, Judith, DR. On Tuesday, October 29, DR. JUDITH AMSTERDAM (nee Shenker), beloved wife of Dr. Lawrence Amsterdam, devoted mother of Alisa Amsterdam and Rachel Amsterdam, devoted sister of Adrian Steinwedel, loving daughter of Gloria (nee Armuth)and the late Lawrence Shenker, loving daughter-in-law of Norbert and Ela Amsterdam. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, Services at SOL LEVINSON &BROS.; , INC. , 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. , on Wednesday October 30, 2002, at 12 Noon. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, Berrymans Ln. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 200 E. Joppa Rd. , Towson, MD. (21214)or Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Rd. (21208). In mourning at 12107 Long Lake Dr. Owings Mills, MD. (21117)

BADING, Martin J. Suddenly, on October, 28, 2002, MARTIN J. BADING, beloved son of the late Kathyrn Bading (nee Dick)and Howard Bading, loving father of Melissa Izydore, Christopher and Matthew Bading, dear brother of Deborah Keiter. He is also survived by a niece, nephew and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P. A. , 7110 Sollers Point Rd. at Delvale Ave. on Friday 7 to 9 P. M. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 10:30 A. M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

BAKER, William Kenneth WILLIAM b Kenny b KENNETH BAKER, 64, of Berlin, MD. , died Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at his home. Mr. Baker had owned and operated Baker Realty in Ocean City. In 1972 he became the owner of the Francis Scott Key Hotel in West Ocean City. He is survived by his beloved daughter Annemarie Dickerson and her husband Jim and three grandchildren Peyton Avery Dickerson, Ross James Dickerson and Riley Griffin Dickerson. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 A. M. at Atlantic United Methodist Church, 4th St. and Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City, Rev. George Patterson will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the Service and also on Thursday from 2:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. Donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or American Cancer Society c/o Gerri Harrison, 337 Winter Quarters Dr. , Pocomoke City, MD 21852 or Atlantic United Methodist Church, 4th St. and Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842

BAXTER, WILLIAM S. SR. On October 26, 2002 William S. Baxter Sr. of Baltimore; beloved son of the late Clarence and Daisy Baxter; loving husband of Clara Baxter; devoted father of William S. Jr. , James E. , Grayson H. , Clarence J. and George W. Baxter and Daisy L. Hook; loving grandfather of ten and great grandfather of five. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Garry L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. , 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge (exit 6 off of Rt. 100)on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P. M. and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. , and where funeral services will be held in the Vermillion Chapel on Friday November 1, 2002 at 10 A. M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park.

BIRCH, Merritt A. On October 28, 2002, MERRITT ALBERT BIRCH, beloved husband of Louise Elizabeth Birch (nee Robey)and devoted father of Douglas Platt Birch of Baltimore, MD and Carolyn Birch Marek and her husband, Anton; both of Belle Mead, NJ. Loving grandfather of Allison Leigh Marek of Evanston, IL and Tracy Birch Marek of Chatham, NJ. Dear brother of Mabel Moore O a Branovich of Wheaton, MD. Friends may call at the Family Owned Mitchell-Wiedelfeld Funeral Home, Inc. , 6500 York Road, (at Overbrook)on Wednesday from 2 t o 4 a n d 7 t o 9 P . M . A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, October 31 at 10 A. M. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D. C. , NW. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Birch a s name to the Hospice of Baltimore, Home-Care Service, 6701 North Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204; or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 43025 Baltimore, MD 21236 or American Heart Association, P. O. Box 17025 Baltimore, MD 21297.

BRICKEY, Frances M. On October 29, 2002, FRANCES M. BRICKEY, beloved wife of the late Billy J. Brickey, loving mother of Trudy M. and her fiance Carl Liller, Joeline A. and her husband Gregory Miller, grandmother of Daniel Joel Miller. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc. , 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd. , Arbutus, on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to P. M. where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 P. M. Interment following at Loudon Park Cemetery.

BRISCOE, Anna On October 25, 2002, ANNA PAULINE Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Thursday after 12 noon. The family will receive friends at Martin Luther King, Jr. United Methodist Church, Windsor Mill Rd. and Forest Park Ave. on Friday at 11 A. M. Funeral Services will l l o w a t 1 1 :3 0 A. M. See www. marchfh. com

BURK SR. , Alfred E. On October 28, 2002 ALFRED E. BURK SR. , beloved husband of Barbara J. Burk nee Baker); devoted father of Alfred E. Burk Jr. , his wife Barbara and C. Bradley Burk; brother of Gen. John F. Burk Jr. (US Army Ret. ; grandfather of Kathryn A. Burk and Christopher G. Burk. Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. , 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A)on Friday November 1 at 11 a. m. Interment will follow in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Wednesday October 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions in his name to, WBAL Radio Kids Campaign, 3800 Hooper Ave, Balto, MD 21211.

CLAYTON SR. , James B. On October 26, 2002, JAMES B. SR. , beloved husband of the late Mildred M. nee Kelly), and devoted father of James Jr. , Donald H. Clayton Sr. , Lorraine Wojtkowiak and the late Marlene Weinhold, dear brother of Margaret Heinbuch, Estelle Chaney, Virginia Costa, Sue Barton and Earl Clayton and the late Harry Clayton. Also survived by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME CHTD. , 7527 Harford Rd on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. , where services will be held on Thursday 11 A. M. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery.

COOPER, Lucille On October 28, 2002, LUCILLE ROBINSON WORTH COOPER loving mother of Terrence F. b Terry b Read and fiance Anita Severe, grandmother of Angela Lynn Read, sister of Jo Ellen Crane and Dorothy Warga. Also survived by two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 1, 2002, 12:30 PM at the Little Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington, VA. Sympathies may be expressed the form of contributions in her name to the Alzheimer a s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD, 21093. The Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD, 21784 are handling funeral arrangements.

CRONHARDT, Gary W. On October 26, 2002, GARY WAYNE CRONHARDT, beloved son of Raymond Davis Cronhardt and Bette Geraldine Pfeifer, devoted father of Jason Gary Cronhardt, loving brother of Raymond Earl Cronhardt, Keith Douglas Cronhardt, Pamela Rae Vernon, Bonnie Jean Duker and Steven Carl Cronhardt. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories-Parkville 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Thursday.

DAWSON, SR. , Carnell On October 23, 2002, CARNELL, SR. , husband of the late Angela Dawson; father Tameka Evans and Elisha Cole; stepfather of Lakeesha Bowell. He is also survived by two grandchildren, three sisters Alice F. McNack, Novella Solomon and Carnetta Fisher and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Ave. on Thursday after 9 A. M. The family will receive friends at Mt. Pleasant Ministries, 6000 Radecke Avenue on Friday at 10 A. M. Funeral Services will follow at 11 A. M. See www. marchfh. com

DEMORY, Jimmie On October 27, 2002, JIMMIE DEMORY, beloved husband of Lottie Demory. Also surviving four daughters Rev. Dr. Goldia D. Wright, Shirley D. Wise, Rev. Lois D. Banks and Alicia D. Legins, two sons Jimmie P. Demory and Jay H. Demory, two sisters, four brothers, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC. , 4300 Wabash Ave. , on Thursday after 30 A. M. where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 followed by Funeral Services 12 noon. See www. marchfh. com

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On Sunday October 27, 2002 GEORGE W. DOUGLAS, loving father and grandfather passed at the Forest Haven Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Tamathea in 1991. Mr Douglas retired after 40 years of service to J. T. Fritz and Sons. He is survived by one son Michael K. Douglas; one daughter Tamathea R. Walton; son-in-law Maurice E. Walton and three grandchildren, Steven, Anthony and Danielle. Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name any local charity.

FOGLE, Ida F. On October 27, 2002, IDA FERN FOGLE nee Lohr), beloved wife of the late William A. Fogle, Sr. , devoted mother of Lorraine Brodka, William A. Fogle, Jr. , Robert A. Fogle, Sr. and Sondra Berger, dear sister of Marion Warwick, and Geneviene Hann, loving grandmother of nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. , 7922 Wise Ave, on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to P. M. Funeral Service will be held in St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 2120 Dundalk Avenue, Balto. , MD 21222 on Saturday at 11:30 A. M. Interment Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church.

FORD, Charles R. On October 28, 2002, CHARLES R. FORD, beloved son of the late Joseph and Julia Ford, dear brother of Orville H. and Grayson T. Ford, Phyllis A. Stitt, Donald E. and Joseph W. Ford and the late Howard D. and Carlton W. Ford. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale), on Thursday at 11 A. M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday 3 t o 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Keswick Volunteer Association, 700 W. 40th St. , Baltimore, MD 21211.

FRANK, Joseph M. On October 29, 2002 JOSEPH MERRILL FRANK; beloved husband of Mary Ellen Frank; devoted father of Kevin C. and his wife Allison Frank; loving grandfather of Joseph, Katelyn, Jacob and Nicholas Frank and dear brother of Leonard Frank. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories Parkville on Friday at 10 A. M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Visiting on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M.

GALLAGHER, Martha V. On Monday, September 30, 2002, MARTHA V. (nee Wojtasik)formerly of Baltimore, long time resident of Bethany Beach, DE, beloved wife of Eugene D. Gallagher, mother of Daniel J. Gallagher and wife Frances of Rockville, MD, and the late Eugene W. Gallagher, mother-in-law of Ann Ray Gallagher of Baltimore County, MD, grandmother of five, great-grandmother of one. Services were private.

GIBSON, Wesley M. On October 24, 2002 WESLEY M. GIBSON b BIG PAT b ; beloved father of Wesley Gibson, Jr. He is also survived by four grandchildren, sister Sharon Hayes and brothers Curtis, Jr. , Aaron Sr. , Alvin Sr. and Wayne Gibson. Friends may call at the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC. , 4300 Wabash Avenue on Thursday after 9 A. M. The family will receive friends on Friday at 10:00 A. M. at Fulton Baptist Church, 1630 W. North Ave. followed by funeral services at 11 A. M. See www. marchfh. com

HASLUP, Jane M. On October 28, 2002, JANE M. HASLUP, cousin of Charles G. Sr. , Luther L. and Benjamin H. Hubbard. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford road (at Echodale), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. , where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:30 A. M. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, MD Division, 8219 Town Center drive, Baltimore, MD 21236.

HUBBARD, SR. , Earl R. On October 27, 2002, EARL R. HUBBARD, SR. ; beloved husband of the late Minnie E. Hubbard; loving father of Earl R. Hubbard, Jr. , Evelyn Sizemore, Eva Rock; dear grandfather of Earl Hubbard, III, Richard and James Hubbard. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. , 7922 Wise Avenue, on Wednesday, 12 noon. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9.

JACKSON, Henry E. On October 26, 2002, HENRY E. Visitation at the Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home, 2140 N. Fulton Avenue on Thursday 2 to 8 P. M. Service will be held in the chapel on Friday beginning at 10:30 A. M.

Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home

KAPLAN, Andrew J. On October 27, 2002 ANDREW JOSEPH KAPLAN; beloved husband of Catherine (nee DeFrank)Kaplan and devoted father of Andrew Joseph Kaplan, Jr. and his wife Mary. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories Parkville on Thursday at 10 A. M. Interment Highview Memorial Park. Visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M.

KAPLAN, Andrew J. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Association announces with deep regret the death in retired employee, ANDREW J. KAPLAN, Customer Service Department, and extends deepest sympathy to his family.

KEARNEY, Jules L. On October 24, 2002, JULES. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Ave. on Thursday after 8 A. M. where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A. M. Funeral Services will follow at 12 P. M. See www. marchfh. com

KEYSER, Paul S. On October 27, 2002, PAUL S. , beloved husband of Bernice Keyser (nee Jackson), devoted father of Kathryn Keyser Tomlinson and her husband Ian of Michigan, devoted brother of the Rev. Dr. Donald W. Keyser and Dorothy K. Wood, loving grandfather of Jenna and Gareth Tomlinson. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday at 11 A. M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093. Arrangements by the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

KIRBY, Michael Allen On October 27, 2002, MICHAEL ALLEN KIRBY of Glen Burnie, beloved son of Allen and Gloria Kirby, devoted father of Sharece Kamps, loving brother of Marsha Novak, Anne MacSorley, Steven Kirby and Gail Kirby, loving grandfather of Alayna and Courtney Kamps. Also survived by his wife Lori Kirby. The family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home, P. A. , 1 Second Avenue, S. W. (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. on Wednesday and Thursday. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday at 11 A. M. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park.

LARKINS, William A. On Monday, October 28, 2002, WILLIAM b Buz b A. LARKINS, loving husband of Jane Larkins, beloved father of Timothy Larkins and Sandra Wade, caring brother of Donald Larkins, Sr. , Clifford Larkins, Sr. , and Ethel Welling. Devoted grandfather of Lalena Hopper and Joseph Dembeck. Father-in-law of Julie Dembeck and William Davie. Proceded in death by one brother, two sisters and his parents. The family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home P. A. , 1 Second Ave S. W. , (at Crain Highway)Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. on Thursday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday at 1 P. M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

LILLY, Joseph D. On October 28, 2002 JOSEPH DANIEL LILLY; beloved husband of Sandra K. Lilly; devoted father of Steven D. and his wife Linda and Michael J. Lilly and his fiance Christina Pettey; dear step father of James A. Fatkin and Dawn A. Sasser; loving grandfather of Dakota B. Lilly and Joshua A. Kourlesis and faithful friend of Barney. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories Parkville on Friday at 11 A. M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Visiting on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. Memorial contributions may be made to China Orphanage Fund -228107, 1445 Boonville, Springfield MO 65802.

LINDSAY, Rita M. On Monday, October 28, 2002, RITA M. , wife of the late Nelson F. Lindsay, beloved mother of Rita Muth, Kathleen Mayfield and Michael Lindsay. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Wednesday, 7 to 9 and Thursday, 3 t o 5 a n d 7 t o 9 a t t h e Stallings Funeral Home, P. A. , 3111 Mountain Rd. , Pasadena, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10 A. M. Interment Dulaney Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodberry Church of the Brethren, 36th and Poole Street, Baltimore, MD.

LITTLE, Grace C. On October 28, 2002, GRACE C. LITTLE (nee Chenoweth), beloved wife of the late Mahlon G. Little, Sr. , devoted mother of Mahlon G. Little, Jr. , Sammie L. Oswald, Larkin G. Little and Lorelei L. Maxwell, dear sister of Ellen L. Snyder, Frances Miller and Barbara Flattery. Also survived by ten grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Rd on Friday, November 1, 2002 at 1 P. M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Baltimore, Gilchrist Center, 6601 N. Charles St. , Baltimore, MD 21204.

MATTHEWS, David The Baltimore Gas and Electric Association announces with deep regret the death in retired employee, DAVID MATTHEWS, Gas Supply Department, and extends deepest sympathy to his family.

McDERMOTT, James B. On October 27, 2002, JAMES BERNARD McDERMOTT, devoted uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by one sister, Catherine Bennett. Friends may call at family owned Henry W. Jenkins &Sons;, 16924 York Rd. (Monkton)on Wednesday October 30, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 A. M.

McNEELEY, Peter A. On October 29, 2002, PETER A. McNEELEY; beloved husband of the late Wanda (nee Borsick); devoted father of Ken and Tom McNeeley, Patricia Rentschler, Gary McNeeley and Kathy Hill; devoted brother of Jean Huntington, Raymond McNeeley, Irene Fulytar and Marie Pavlicho. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visiting at the E. F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P. A. , 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:00 A. M. Entombment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MILLHOUSER JR. , David DAVID MILLHOUSER, JR. , 87 of St. Petersburg died Monday, October 28, 2002 at Bayfront Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, MD. He came to St. Petersburg in 1980 from his native Baltimore. He served in the United States Army, as a staff sergeant in WWII. He was a Sales Representative for Institutional Supplies. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Country Club, active with the Lion a s Club while living in Baltimore. He also volunteered with the Little League and the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Millhouser; three sons Brad Millhouser of Nashville, TN. , David Millhouser III of Gloucester, MA. and Brian Millhouser of Spokane, WA. Also 3 grandchildren. Arrangements by Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes-9th Street Chapel St. Petersburg.

MORTON, Edward A. On October 23, 2002 EDWARD AARON, loving son of Elizabeth Ann and William Lee Morton. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC. , 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Thursday after 8:30 a. m. Family will receive friends on Friday at the New All Saints Catholic Church, 4408 Liberty Heights Ave, at 10:30 a. m. followed by Mass of Resurrection at 11 a. m. See www. marchfh. com

MURNANE, Harold B. b Hal b On October 20, 2002, HAROLD B. b Hal b MURNANE (formerly of Arnold, Anne Arundel County, Maryland)at his residence in Haines City, Florida. He was 69. Born October 21, 1932 to Harold B. Murnane and Hazel Kitchen Murnane in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he moved to Arnold, Maryland, in 1972, where he resided with his family until 1982, when he moved to Florida. Prior to that, he was employed by Alexander Smith in Pennsylvania as a Sales Manager and Ozite Corporation as a Regional Manager in Ohio and then as the East Coast Divisional with his office in Annapolis, Maryland. He then owned and operated Murnane a s Furniture in Coral Springs, Florida. He was a starter and Ranger for the Bonnet Creek Golf Club for Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Maryland and the Moose Lodge H 1028 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was a member of St. John a s Church in Severna Park, Maryland, while a Maryland resident. Preceded in death by his parents, survivors include wife, Rita J. Macci Murnane of Haines City, Florida; sons, Harold B. Murnane III and wife Vera of Annapolis, Maryland, Kevin A. Murnane and wife Steffanie of Tampa, Florida and grandchildren, Kristin, Ashley, Kevin II and David. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 A. M. on Saturday, November 2, 2002, at St. John a s Church on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park, Maryland. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Florida/Puerto Rico Affiliate, P. O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, Florida 33742.

NEAL, Anna G. On October 25, 2002 at Keswick Home, ANNA GLADYS NEAL, age 80. Daughter of Alfred G. Neal and Ethel Beulah (nee Chaney). She is survived by sisters, Mary Margaret Neal and Dorothy Hunt; nephews, Russell Edmund and Gerard Neal Hunt; niece, Cynthia Nivell; great-nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 16 at 1 P. M. at Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles street, Baltimore. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.

NIELSEN, Demeter On October 27, 2002 DEMETER NIELSEN (nee Zessis); beloved wife of the late Walter Nielsen and the late James Dadakis; loving mother of Phoebe Sharkey, Susan Horn, Sophocles Dadakis; dear sister of Sophia Shows, Faye Cormano and Louis Zessis; grandmother of Siobhan, Edward, Catherine and James Sharkey, Corrine and Howard Horn; great grandmother of Anne and Elizabeth Sharkey. Services and Interment are private.

PARKS, April L. On October 27, 2002, APRIL LYNN PARKS; beloved daughter of Jerry Parks and Robin Smith; loving stepdaughter of George Smith Jr. ; dear sister of Michael Link, Angela Parks, George Smith III and Samantha Smith; adored niece of Bonnie Poist and William Baker; devoted cousin of Angel, Joseph and Cameron Kahler. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC. , 4107 Wilkens Ave. on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. Services will be held on Friday at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery.

PHILLIPS, Leighton H. On October 28, 2002, LEIGHTON HOSHALL, loving husband of Dolores Bruns Phillips; loving father of Debbie Phillips Ford; devoted grandfather of Lauren and Connor Ford. Memorial Services were private. Please make donations in his memory to The American Lung Association of MD, 1840 York road, suite M, Timonium, MD 21093. Direct inquiries to the Johnson Funeral Home, P. A.

PLATT, William R. On October 29, 2002, WILLIAM R. b DR. b , beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Platt; dear father of Karen Platt, Lois (Richard)Kordenbrock and James (Deborah Snyder)Platt; loving grandfather of Robert, Daniel and Michael Kordenbrock and Benjamin Platt; beloved brother of Ann (Melvin)Siegel, Morton (Ruby), George (Phyllis), Irving, David (Connie) Platt, and the late Mildred Platt. Graveside Service Thursday, October 31, 1 P. M. at New Mount Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois road, St. Louis, MO. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or to a charity of your choice. A Rindskops-Roth Funeral Service.

POLK, William On October 27, 2002, WILLIAM MARSHALL beloved brother of Walter E. Polk and his wife Dolores and the late Richard Carl Polk, devoted brother-in-law of Norma J. Polk. A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday, November 1, at 10:45 AM in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery-Garrison Forest. Arrangements by Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc.

POPERA, John On October 27, 2002, JOHN beloved husband of Mary Popera, dear father of Bernadine Stogoski, Ben and Dan Popera and Larry Graf and the late Leona Daniecki. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Christian Wake Service at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P. A. , 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Wednesday at 3 PM. Funeral Mass at St. Casimir a s Church on Thursday at 10 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Catholic Relief Services.

POWERS, Dorothy On October 27, 2002; DOROTHY POWERS (nee Rubenstein). Beloved mother of Malcolm and Lawrence Powers, Charolotte Malchick, Norma Burkhardt and Leslie Powers; beloved sister of Lillian Realberg and the late Lottie Harrison, Myer and Joe Rubenstein; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Also survived by many great-grandchildren. Services at Sol Levinson &Bros.; , Inc. , 8900 Reisterstown Road (at Mt. Wilson Lane)on Wednesday, October 30 at 9 AM. Interment Arlington Cemetery Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Rogers Avenue. Please omit flowers. 30

PRESS, Ruth On October 28, 2002, RUTH PRESS (nee Kroop); beloved wife of Samuel Press; loving mother of Barbara Hellman of Baltimore, MD and Anita Miller of Bridgewater, NJ; devoted mother-in-law of Scott Hellman and Bruce Miller; dear sister of Mary Friedman of Baltimore, MD and the late Gertrude Goldberg; loving grandmother of Calley and Nathan Schwaber, Jesse Hellman, Ryan and Joy Miller and Daniel Miller; loving great-grandmother of Shaun Miller, Zachary Miller and Jonathan Miller. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND B ROTHERS, INC. , 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Wednesday, October 30 at 11 A. M. Interment Hebrew Young Men Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Family in mourning at (The Falls), 6931-B Clearwind Court, (21209). 31

PULS, John L. On October 2, 2002; JOHN L. PULS; father of John E. Puls and Linda A. Schisler, cherished grandfather of Christopher, Katie and John. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2002 from the Church of the Ascension at 10:00 AM. Interment to be private. For further inquires, please call Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc. at 410-242-2211.

RYLKA, Tadeusz On October 29, 2002, TADEUSZ RYLKA, beloved husband of Bozena Rylka (nee Kotlewska), loving father of Alicja Denicola and her husband Gregory and Viola Ellis, cherished grandfather of Matthew, Noah, Jacob, and Caroline Ellis, Tyler and Connor Denicola, dear brother-in-law Janina and Sylvester Tamiola, devoted uncle of Aleksandra Regulski. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Home, P. A. , 401 S. Chester St. , on Thursday and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 P. M. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church on Saturday at 10 A. M. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

SAMUEL, MELVIN On October 27, 2002, MELVIN SAMUEL, beloved husband of Marie; devoted father of Joseph and James, Sr. ; loving grandfather of Susan Taylor, Margaret Oveson, and James Samuel, Jr. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

SANBORN Jr. , Stanley H. Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 116 , A. F. and A. M. regrets the passing of Brother, STANLEY H. SANBORN JR. , P. M. , and extends deepest sympathy to his family. ROBERT W. CHASE, Worshipful Master

SCOTT, Robert T. On October 23, 2002, ROBERT T. SCOTT. Viewing Wednesday, Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights ave, 2 to 7:30 P. M. Funeral Service, Thursday, 11 A. M. , Park Lane Church, 3606 Mohawk avenue.

SEARS, Margaret H. On October 28, 2002; MARGARET H. b PEGGY b SEARS (nee Collins). Beloved wife of the late William Sears; beloved mother of Gail Baker (husband Dale)and Carol Bleefield (husband Dave); step-mother of Bill Sears (wife Barbara)and Mike Sears (wife Sharon); grandmother of Jennifer and Julie Baker, Amber Long (husband Eric)and Stacey and Kevin Sears. Services at St. George a s Episcopal Church, 2434 Cape Horn Road, Manchester, Friday at 11 AM. Interment in Lakeview Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main Street, Hampstead, Wednesday 7 to 9 PM and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Memorial contributions to St. George a sEpiscopal Church, P. O. Box 339, Manchester, MD 21102.

SIMPSON, Herbert W. On October 29, 2002, HERBERT W. , born in Roanoke, VA. Mr. Simpson, a veteran of WWII, worked for John Deere Corp. for forty-two years, belonged to the Optimist Int a l and was a member of the Eastern Ungarian Pigeon Assoc. Loving husband of Dorothy June Simpson (nee Baker); devoted father of Robert P. Simpson II and Phillip D. Simpson. Also survived by three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc. , 10 W. Padonia Rd (at York Rd), Timonium-Cockeysville, on Thursday from 9 to 11 a. m. A funeral service will be held in the St. Johns Lutheran Church, 3911 Sweet Air Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131 on Thursday October 31 at 12 p. m. Interment Adjoining Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed in Mr. Simpson a s name to St. Johns Church at the above address or Hospice of Baltimore, 6601 North Charles St, Towson, MD 21204.

SLIVENSKI, Mary On October 27, 2002, MARY V. b SIS b (nee McQuade); beloved wife of the late Francis Slivenski; devoted mother of Victoria Marshall and Karen Chojnacki. Also survived by two sisters, one brother, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Christian Wake services at the family owned LILLY AND ZEILER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 700 South Conkling Street (entrance on Foster Avenue), on Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Thursday at 10 A. M. Interment in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M.

SMITH, Annie Lucille On October 24, 2002, MRS. ANNIE LUCILLE SMITH; devoted wife of Wiley Smith; loving mother of Marilyn, Patreca, Rozena, Terry and Yvette. She is also survived by three sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. On Thursday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, from 3:00-8:00 P. M. On Friday, Mrs. Smith will lie in state at the chapel, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 A. M. with Services to follow. Inquiries to (410)433-7500.

SMITH, Carolyn M. On October 25, 2002, CAROLYN M. SMITH; devoted wife of Clayton Smith; beloved mother of Janice Skinner, Janet Thomas, Clarence and Larry Smith. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC. , 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Thursday after 8:30 A. M. Remains will lie instate at Wayland Baptist Church, 3200 Garrison Boulevard on Friday 9 A. M. where the family will receive friends at 10:30 A. M. , followed by Funeral Service at 11 A. M. See www. marchfh. com

STACH, Judith Ann On October 28, 2002, JUDITH ANN (nee Cawthern)beloved daughter of Agnes Cawthern (nee Cain)and the late George Cawthern, mother of Christiana Stevens and Timothy Stach, mother-in-law of Mike Stevens and Peggy Stach, sister of Robert and James Cawthern, grandmother of Mike, Brandon, Logan and Karisa. Memorial Services will be held at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills Friday at 1 P. M. Interment private. If desired donations, in her memory, may be made to the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research, 1393 Progressive Way, Eldersburg, MD. 21784.

STIGLER SR. , Leon J. On October 28, 2002, LEON JEROME, SR. b BISH b ); devoted father of Leon J. , Jr. and Cynthia Seebo; father-in-law of Barry Seebo; loving brother of Raymond L. Stigler, Lillian F. Stigler, and Leona A. Branham; and dear grandfather of Susan and Stephen Selby, Traci Seebo, Leon, III, David, Christy, and Casey Stigler. A funeral service will be held at 11 A. M. Friday at the Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. at the funeral home.

SVEZZESE SR. , Michael J. On October 28, 2002, MICHAEL J. ; beloved husband of the late Joanna Svezzese; loving father of Michael Svezzese Jr. , Kathleen Svezzese, Lori Fiorino and Denise Svezzese; dear grandfather of Michael III, Joanna Svezzese, Michael and Nicholas Kelly, Thomas Jr. and Jamie Fiorino and John Anthony Giza; dear brother of Phillip, George and Dominic Svezzese and Mary Sobus. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P. A. , 7110 Sollers Point Rd. , at Delvale Ave. , on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. Funeral Services Saturday 11 A. M. at St. Leo a s Catholic Church. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery.

TICKNER, Katherine M. KATHERINE MORAN was born May 8, 1921 to John J. and Anne Moran of Baltimore and died October 27, 2002 in Dallas, TX. Katherine graduated from Mount St. Agnes High School before completing her studies at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Mrs. Tickner married C. Howard Tickner, Jr. who lives in Plano, TX and is the proud mother of three surviving sons; James R. of Milwaukee, WI; David W. of Lewisville, TX; Stephen R. of Plano, TX and six grandchildren. Ms. Tickner was very active in several organizations in the Baltimore area including the Women a s Club of Roland Park, Inner Wheel of Baltimore, The Baltimore Country Club and the Three Arts Club in Homeland. Services will be held at St. Rita a s Church in North Dallas, TX on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 10:30 A. M. Arrangements by Sparkman Funeral Home, 1029 S. Greenville, Ave. , Richardson, TX. Phone (972)238-7855

WARREN, Edward J. On October 26, 2002, EDWARD J. WARREN; beloved husband of Eva A. (nee Denford); devoted father of Mark Warren of California, Timothy Warren of Hawaii, John b Jay b Uebel Jr. , of Westminster, and Timothy Uebel of Ocean City; loving brother of Dorris Phillips, Donald Warren, Alma b Pepi b Campbell, Jean Kessler and the late Walter Warren. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC. , 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14)on Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 10 A. M. at St. Mark a s Chapel. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Garrison Forest. For those desiring, contributions may be made to St. Agnes Hospice, 3421 Benson Avenue, Suite G-100, Baltimore, MD 21227.

WICKEMEYER SR. , Colter R. On October 28, 2002 COLTER R. b PAT b WICKEMEYER, SR. ; beloved husband of Judith D. Wickemeyer (nee Dykhuizen); devoted father of Pamela Horan and her husband Edward, Colter Wickemeyer, Jr. and his wife Kim and Jeffrey Wickemeyer and his wife Karen; loving son of Marguerite and the late Casper Wickemeyer; loving brother of James Wickemeyer and the late Casper b Pete b Wickemeyer; devoted grandfather of Patrick, Peyton and Alaina. Services will be held on Saturday, November 2 at 11 A. M. in St. Timothy a s Episcopal Church, 200 Ingleside Ave. Catonsville, MD 21228. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Timothy a s Episcopal Church, Wickemeyer Memorial.